Alabama fans got some positive news on Bryce Young in Wednesday’s presser from Coach Nick Saban.
The junior quarterback did not play against Texas A&M because of an AC joint sprain to his throwing shoulder.
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He suffered the mishap during the second quarter versus Arkansas. According to Saban, Young has practiced all week. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner is doing more each day and is on a ‘pitch count’ for Tennessee.
“We expect him to do a little more tomorrow,” Saban said about Young.
If he plays, Young brings the element of stretching Tennessee’s defense with the vertical passing game.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.